Think Safety First; Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro Groundsmaster 360 31200 Series Operator's Manual

Think Safety First

Please read all safety instructions and symbols in the
safety section. Knowing this information could help
you or bystanders avoid injury.
DANGER
Operating on wet grass or steep slopes can
cause sliding and loss of control.
Wheels dropping over edges can cause
rollovers, which may result in serious injury,
death or drowning.
There is no rollover protection when the roll
bar is down.
Always keep the roll bar in the raised and
locked position and use the seat belt.
Read and follow the rollover protection
instructions and warnings.
To avoid loss of control and possibility of
rollover:
• Do not operate near drop-offs or near
water.
• Reduce speed and use extreme caution on
slopes.
• Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed
changes.
CAUTION
This machine produces sound levels in
excess of 85 dBA at the operators ear and can
cause hearing loss through extended periods
of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Raise the roll bar up and lock it into place, sit on
the seat, and fasten the seat belt.
2. Make sure the traction pedal is in the neutral
position.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Move the PTO (power take off) switch to the off
position (Figure
1. InfoCenter
2. Power take off switch
(PTO)
5. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the Run
position.
The InfoCenter glow plug icon will turn on for
6 seconds.
6. After the InfoCenter glow plug icon goes out,
turn the key to the Start position. When the
engine starts release the key.
Important:
Use starting cycles of no
more than 15 seconds per minute to avoid
overheating the starter motor.
Note:
Additional starting cycles may be
required when starting the engine for the first
time after the fuel system has been completely
drained.
Important:
When engine is started for the
first time, or after an engine oil change, or
an overhaul of the engine, transmission, or
wheel motor, operate the machine with the
engine speed switch in the Slow position
in both the forward and reverse directions
for one to two minutes. Also operate the
lift switch and PTO switch to ensure proper
operation of all parts. Then shut the engine
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12).
Figure 12
3. Ignition switch
4. Engine speed switch
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